The distance between Trier and Potsdam is around 692km (430 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Trier to Potsdam by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Potsdam → Trier if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Luxembourg then fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER) then take the train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof.
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Take the train to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof then Wuppertal Hbf and then to Berlin Hbf.
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Take the bus to Saarbrücken bus station and then to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2.
There are several options for getting from Trier to Potsdam by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 12h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).
The distance between Trier and Potsdam is around 692km (430 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 535km (333 miles)
It takes around 7h 15m to get from Trier and Potsdam by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Trier to Potsdam is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Trier and Potsdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Trier and Potsdam. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Trier to Potsdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, Wuppertal Hbf and Berlin Hbf. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.
Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Luxembourg Railways (CFL), Deutsche Bahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity run train services between Trier and Potsdam. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 7h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Trier and Potsdam. It typically takes around 12h 30m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Trier to Potsdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Saarbrücken bus station and Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 30m.
FlixBus-de and Odri run regular bus services between Trier and Potsdam. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 12h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trier to Potsdam. We recommend that you take the train to Luxembourg then fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER) then take the train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 3h 40m.
The closest major airport to Potsdam is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) (BER) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Potsdam. Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) (LEJ) and Dresden Airport (DRS) (DRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Trier and Potsdam. The distance is around 692km (430 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trier to Potsdam is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 40m | €130($130) | hourly | 704km (437 miles) |
Train to Saarbruecken Hbf, plane | 4h 40m | €270($270) | hourly | 723km (449 miles) |
Train to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, plane | 4h 50m | €170($170) | hourly | 707km (439 miles) |
Train to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, plane | 5hrs | €105($105) | hourly | 712km (442 miles) |
Train to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, plane | 5h 15m | €205($205) | every 3 hours | 778km (483 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 7h 15m | €165($165) | every 2 hours | 776km (482 miles) |
Train via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof | 8h 40m | €150($150) | once a week | 781km (485 miles) |
Train via Bonn-Beuel | 8h 40m | €145($145) | once daily | 785km (488 miles) |
Bus | 12h 30m | 5 times a week | 938km (583 miles) | |
Drive | 6hrs | €90($90) | on demand | 692km (430 miles) |
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Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH
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Odri
The following major airports near Potsdam offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.